🇫🇷France sees a slight rebound in Covid-19 with the emergence of ‘Eris’ variant.
COVID cases rose by an average of 31% in the week following the Bayonne Festival – one of Europe’s largest festive gatherings, which attracted 1.3 million people from July 26 to July 30 – compared to the previous week.
France sees a slight rebound in Covid-19 with the emergence of ‘Eris’ variant
France has seen a slight rebound in the number of Covid-19 cases since August 1. The numbers of medical procedures and emergency room visits have risen amid the appearance of a new variant nicknamed "Eris". Although there is no cause for panic, experts say it is worth keeping an eye on the situation as many superspreader events like festivals take place during the summer months.